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Thanksgiving in Falmouth
One of the highlights of the meal is Schouten's famous stuffing layered turkey, which he proudly slices up for each of the diners. To prepare the turkey, he opened up the turkey and took out the breast meat and breastbone, then layered the stuffing and the breast meat to create the unique pattern seen in each slice.
Thanksgiving in Falmouth
Guests crowd into the cozy kitchen to fill their plates with the delicious Thanksgiving spread. The food ranged from the traditional turkey, green beans, and mashed potatoes to more unique fare, including mashed lima beans and pork potstickers.
Thanksgiving in Falmouth
Old and new friends, totalling 25 guests, gather around the candle-lit table in anticipation of the delicous-smelling dinner.
Thanksgiving in Falmouth
In the kitchen, local psychiatrist and annual Thanksgiving guest Bill (need last name, will email) munches on spring rolls while chatting with Schouten and his son. The spring rolls, an annual favorite at the Schouten's Thanksgiving dinner, were made by the family of Crimson photo editor Kevin H. Lin.
Thanksgiving in Falmouth
Hans Schouten heats up Thanksgiving dinner dishes he prepared earlier in the day, such as mashed potatoes, glazed red onions, and carrot-ginger puree. A geophysicist and talented cook living in Falmouth, MA, Schouten and his family have hosted large Thanksgiving gatherings in their home for over 20 years.
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Thanksgiving in Falmouth
Thanksgiving dinner host Hans Schouten busies himself in his rustic New England kitchen chopping green beans for one of the last dishes to be made. He and his family have hosted Thanksgiving dinners at their house for over 20 years.
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